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EMU football’s Brian Dooley surrenders his own athletic scholarship for walk-on Zack Conti

Brian Dooley, a graduate offensive lineman for the EMU football team, gave his athletic scholarship to a fellow walk-on teammate who was selling his plasma to pay his tuition bills.

EMU football team kicks off 2023-24 season with first day of camp

The Eagles officially get their 2023-24 season underway with the first day of practice on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Emoni Bates helps Cavaliers past Rockets, 99-78, for NBA Summer League Championship

Bates finishes with 19 points to help the Cavs secure the 2023 NBA 2k24 Summer League Championship. 

Former EMU Eagle Gunnar Oakes signs with USFL’s Michigan Panthers

Oakes will join another former Eagle, Terry Myrick, with Michigan Panthers of the USFL.

EMU Athletics offseason questions: Expectations within the football program, Noah Farrakhan, is Stan Heath in the hot seat?

Read the very first mailbag of The Eastern Echo done by Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, as he answers EMU sports fans’ questions. 

EMU Outdoor Track and Field team leads league with most Academic All-MAC selections this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers Take EMU’s Emoni Bates in Round 2, Pick 49 of 2023 NBA Draft

A childhood dream of Bates', he is now the fifth player in EMU history to be selected in the NBA Draft.

EMU Football program to host Midweek Maction Camp

Sue Parks talks about her 17 year journey at Eastern Michigan University

Former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond signs with Detroit Lions

Dylan Drummond impresses Detroit Lion staff after successful rookie minicamp tryout.

Four Eastern Michigan football players receive invites to NFL Rookie Minicamps

Gunnar Oakes, Hassan Beydoun, Taylor Powell, and Dylan Drummond all received NFL minicamp opportunities to compete for roster spots in the NFL. 

The 2023 Emoni Bates NBA Draft Guide

Get a full look at Emoni Bates' 2023 NBA Draft stock, projections, and more from Sports Editor Blake McQueary. 

EMU football alumnus Sidy Sow drafted 117th overall by the New England Patriots

Former Eagles Sidy Sow and Chad Ryland will be heading to New England to play for the Patriots after getting drafted just five picks apart from each other in this year's NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Eastern Michigan's Jose Ramirez, 196th overall

EMU lacrosse takes heartbreaking loss against Akron, 10-9

The Eastern Michigan University women's lacrosse team was edged by the Akron Zips, 10-9, behind Mackenzie Blackwell's six hat trick performance of the year. 

Matt Kirk hits walk off grand slam to avoid series sweep against visiting Toledo

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team finishes 1-2 on the weekend against Toledo as Matt Kirk hits walk-off home run in game three to give the Eagles their first and only win of the three-game series. 

Shved improves to team-best 11-2 in singles play against Ball State

Freshman Daniella Shved moves to a team-best record of 11-2 in singles play against Ball State as the Eagles fell short to the Cardinals, 5-2. The Eagles will close out their 2023 season on Sunday against Buffalo.

Emoni Bates officially declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Emoni Bates officially declares for NBA draft after averaging 19.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 1.4 APG in his only season as an Eagle. 

EMU track and field collects six victories at Elaine Leigh Invitational

EMU track and field post 10 top ten finishes in trio events

EMU saw strong performances from student-athletes in three events in California over the weekend.